Large Format Scanners

Business Digital Machines offers a premium range of large format scanners designed to meet the demanding needs of professionals in architecture, engineering, design, and creative industries. Our scanners make it easy to digitise oversized documents, drawings, maps, and technical plans with exceptional accuracy and efficiency.

Featuring leading brands such as Contex and Colortrac, these market-leading large format scanners deliver high-resolution imaging, precise colour reproduction, and fast, reliable performance ranging from compact 24” up to superwide 60” with new contact-free, overhead scanning options too!

Large Format Scanners for Every Team and Workflow

Designed for busy offices, architectural firms, design studios, and creative professionals, our large format scanners feature intuitive controls, advanced image editing, and versatile connectivity — meeting your needs today and in the future.

Business Digital Machines provides trusted, high-performance Large Format Scanners that digitise large documents, making information easy to access, share, and collaborate on—helping teams work smarter and stay productive.

Large Format Scanners – Key Benefits

Scan oversized documents easily

Digitise plans, CAD, maps, and blueprints

Solutions for artwork and textiles

Leading ranges from Contex and Colortrac

Solutions for low and high volume users

Sheet-feed sizes from 24" to 60" wide

New contact-free scanning up to 42" x 60"

Simple to use designs and features

Excellent editing and workflow software

Choice of accessories and options

Extended warranties and onsite support options

Our Large Format Scanners Range

Discover our dedicated Large Format Scanners range pages for Contex and Colortrac

Please Note – All images may show solutions with optional accessories and additional equipment not supplied as standard and available for an additional cost. Prices are shown excluding UK VAT and delivery charges.

Discover SmartFix Tech Support

SmartFix Tech Support gets you back up and running quickly with priority access to our fully trained UK team.

Connect by phone, email, or remote connection for fast issue resolution and expert assistance with us are often able to resolve issues within minutes.

Enjoy one month of SmartFix free with every purchase, then continue with a low monthly, contract-free plan that you can cancel at anytime.

Looking for leasing options?

If you’re looking for flexible leasing options, we can provide tailored plans to fit your budget.

Our leasing solutions give you convenient access to the latest scanning technology, with affordable terms and no large upfront costs.

Enjoy manageable monthly payments that keep your business running efficiently while staying up to date with the latest technology.

Find out more about leasing

T&Cs, credit checking and other qualifying criteria apply.

Onsite installation and training

Get up and running faster with our onsite installation and training service, available with any qualifying scanner purchase.

We’ll come to you, set everything up, and make sure your equipment’s ready to roll from day one.

Then we’ll show your team the ropes with hands-on training that makes scanning simple, smooth, and stress-free.

Ready to get set up?

Please Note - Product model images/videos shown may show/include additional options, accessories and/or features available at additional cost. For additional information, please refer to product key features, product specification table and datasheet information. Features, specifications, software, and any additional information provided may be subject to change or revision without notice.

Equipment performance, features and capabilities are based on using the equipment’s proprietary included software (if applicable). The use of the equipment with any third-party software is not guaranteed or implied and guidance should be sought from the third-party software manufacturer or vendor to ensure compatibility with your intended usage.

Scanning and/or processing speeds stated are provided for guidance and therefore are indicative only. Actual scanning and processing speeds may vary depending on factors including media type, software settings, computer/connected device settings and user experience.

Any automatic processing features and benefits mentioned are intended to aid user experience, but results may vary depending on your usage and the media being scanned. User intervention may still be required pre or post-processing. There may also be differences between operating systems which may alter functionality and available features. Please refer to the datasheet and specification information of the equipment fully to check if any such differences exist. E&OE

Business Digital Machines. Your Technology Experts for a Digital Future

At Business Digital Machines, we bring clever tech to busy teams. Whether you’re scanning, printing, creating, or simply trying to keep things running smoothly, we have smart solutions that make work easier and faster. From everyday essentials to cutting-edge tools, we help you work smarter—not harder. Ready to upgrade your setup? Dive into our range and discover what your tech can really do.

Specialists in the latest digital technology

Wide choice of products and solutions

Affordable and competitive pricing

Expert pre-sales advice to find the best product

Trusted technical support and aftersales care

Virtual installation and user training services

Comprehensive setup and user training options

Manufacturer supported warranties and aftercare

Large Format Scanners

Business Digital Machines offers a premium range of large format scanners designed to meet the demanding needs of professionals in architecture, engineering, design, and creative industries. Our range of scanners makes it easy to digitise oversized documents, drawings, maps, and plans with exceptional accuracy and efficiency.

Featuring leading brands such as Contex and Colortrac, these market-leading large format scanners deliver high-resolution imaging, precise colour reproduction, and fast, reliable performance ranging from compact 24” up to superwide 60” with new contact-free, overhead scanning options too!

Large Format Scanners for Every Team and Workflow

Designed for busy offices, architectural firms, design studios, and creative professionals, our large format scanners feature intuitive controls, advanced image editing, and versatile connectivity — meeting your needs today and in the future.

Business Digital Machines provides trusted, high-performance Large Format Scanners that digitise large documents, making information easy to access, share, and collaborate on—helping teams work smarter and stay productive.

Key features that make large format scanners great

Scan Large Documents

Digitise large drawings, plans, maps and artwork that standard desktop scanners cannot accommodate

Fast Scanning Speeds

Quick scan speeds help process large documents efficiently without slowing down busy workflows.

Automated Editing

Built-in software can straighten, crop, clean and optimise scans with minimal manual editing.

Choice of sizes

Available in a range of sizes to suit everything from A2 documents through to very wide technical drawings.

Easy to use

Intuitive controls and software make it easy to scan large-format documents for customisable profiles. 

New contact free option

The new Contex HD Apeiron/42 offers large-format, contact-free scanning – great for artwork. 

Our Large Format Scanners Range

Please Note – All images may show solutions with optional accessories and additional equipment not supplied as standard and available for an additional cost. Prices are shown excluding UK VAT and delivery charges.

Large Format Scanners for a range of sectors

Construction

Digitise plans, blueprints and technical drawings for easier sharing, storage and project collaboration.

Engineering

Scan CAD drawings, schematics and production documents while preserving detail.

Mapping and GIS

Capture maps, charts and geographic plans accurately for digital archiving and analysis.

Reprographics

Scan posters, proofs, artwork and large graphics for reproduction, editing or reprinting.

Heritage and Archives

Preserve oversized historical documents, maps, drawings and fragile originals.

Education

Digitise large teaching materials, research documents and student drawings/work. 

Large Format Scanners – Your FAQs answered

1. What is a large format scanner used for?

Large format scanners are designed to digitise oversized documents such as plans, maps, technical drawings, posters and artwork that are too large for standard desktop scanners.

2. What sizes can large format scanners handle?

Models are available in a range of scan widths, with many designed for A2, A1, A0 and wider documents. The right size depends on the largest originals you need to scan.

3. Can large format scanners scan colour documents?

Yes. Many models capture full-colour documents with excellent accuracy, making them suitable for maps, artwork, graphics and other originals where colour detail matters.

4. Are large format scanners suitable for technical drawings?

Yes. They are widely used for CAD drawings, blueprints, engineering plans and schematics because they can capture fine lines, small text and detailed technical information clearly.

5. Can large format scanners handle old or delicate originals?

Some models are designed to scan fragile, mounted or thicker originals, while others are intended mainly for flexible sheets. If preservation is important, choose a scanner suited to delicate media.

6. How do I choose the right large format scanner?

Consider the maximum scan width, resolution, scanning speed, colour accuracy, media thickness and expected workload. Your choice should also reflect whether you are scanning technical drawings, artwork, maps or archival material.

Please Note - Product model images/videos shown may show/include additional options, accessories and/or features available at additional cost. For additional information, please refer to product key features, product specification table and datasheet information. Features, specifications, software, and any additional information provided may be subject to change or revision without notice.

Equipment performance, features and capabilities are based on using the equipment’s proprietary included software (if applicable). The use of the equipment with any third-party software is not guaranteed or implied and guidance should be sought from the third-party software manufacturer or vendor to ensure compatibility.

Example scanning and/or processing speeds stated are provided for guidance. For settings and conditions used to achieve these example figures, please refer to the product datasheet. Actual scanning and processing speeds may and will vary depending on factors including media type, scanner and software settings, computer/connected device settings and user experience. IPS refers to inches per second.

Any automatic processing features and benefits mentioned are intended to aid user experience, but results may vary depending on your usage and the media being scanned. User intervention may still be required pre or post-processing. There may also be differences between operating systems which may alter functionality and available features. Please refer to the datasheet and specification information of the equipment fully to check if any such differences exist. E&OE

Business Digital Machines. Your Technology Experts for a Digital Future

At Business Digital Machines, we bring clever tech to busy teams. Whether you’re scanning, printing, creating, or simply trying to keep things running smoothly, we have smart solutions that make work easier and faster. From everyday essentials to cutting-edge tools, we help you work smarter—not harder. Ready to upgrade your setup? Dive into our range and discover what your tech can really do.

Specialists in the latest digital technology

Wide choice of products and solutions

Affordable and competitive pricing

Expert pre-sales advice to find the best product

Trusted technical support and aftersales care

Virtual installation and user training services

Comprehensive setup and user training options

Manufacturer supported warranties and aftercare